Another big BS, 36", FS in Baltimore CL

[David Tiell]

Not mine, but I saw the thread earlier this week where Brian bought a 30", thought someone might be interested in this one.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tls/458818795.html

[Donnie Folangelo]

Just curious, what is the need for such a large saw?

[David Tiell]

Well, it certainly would look impressive in the shop!!

[Donnie Folangelo]

I could see a pro with a larger saw..some applications could stand for a bit more stability and HP....but for most of us home woodworkers, the need for such a saw is..well....limited.

[John Shuk]

Just curious, what is the need for such a large saw?

If I have to explain that to you....you'll never understand.....

[Jack Ganssle]

Never confuse *need* with *want*!

[Bill Wyko]

That's one big bandsaw Maby cutting a tabletop from a 4x8 sheet

[Jim Becker]

Not only is it big, it really has a great classic look. Whomever buys it has a nice machine to work with for a very long time...

[Chris Pasko]

Man is that tempting!

[Pete Brown]

Just curious, what is the need for such a large saw?

Resaw height and blade width. The larger wheel, typically the higher the resaw height - to a point. However, the largert the wheel, the wider and thicker a blade you can use. Small diameter wheels stress metal too much to be used with wide blades. Wide blades (for resawing) often track better and avoid drift.

Pete

[Doug Shepard]

Greenus envy here. I feel so inadequate.

[Mike Cutler]

Just curious, what is the need for such a large saw?

Donnie.
The bigger the saw the more weight there will be, which should enhance stability and mitigate vibration due to the increase in mass having a damping effect on the induced vibration. This is assuming that wheels are balanced.
The larger wheels in a bandsaw this size are cast iron, and have a pretty good weight to them. This should result in increased rotational mass and more force being generated at the rim. The wheels will aid in the cutting process by virtue of increased weight and rotational mass.
As also mentioned you get more resaw height, not always but usually, and you get a deeper depth of throat.
Start doing enough resawing,and you'll start looking for the biggest bandsaw you can find. Plus some of the old ones were really cool looking, with a-typical Art Deco and nouveau styling to them, and just a pleasure to look at. Very cool.